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PHILHARMONIC
philharmonic
(adjective) devoted to or appreciative of music; “the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air”
philharmonic
(adjective) composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; “philharmonic players”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
philharmonic (not comparable)
(music) appreciative of music, but especially to its performance
Noun
philharmonic (plural philharmonics)
(music) A full-size symphony orchestra.
Synonyms
• philharmonic orchestra
Source: Wiktionary
Phil`har*mon"ic, a. Etym: [Philo- + Gr. philharmonique.]
Definition: Loving harmony or music.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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